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FTLOS EPISODE 06 | THREE MENTAL HEALTH TAKEAWAYS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

By Kelsey Erwin, SportsEngine11/14/2022, 8:00pm

Dive into how to balance student athlete mental health as we review For the Love of Sport Podcast episode 6.

COMMON YOUTH SPORTS INJURIES (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)

11/09/2022, 7:00am

Learn what type of injuries are most common in young athletes, which sports involve higher risk, and how to help your child avoid injuries.

MAGIC MAN: LIONEL MESSI MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE LOOK ROUTINE

11/08/2022, 7:02am

Argentinian legend and World Cup star overcame his share of obstacles as a young player.

RONALDO'S PROUDEST DAY CAME AS A YOUTH PLAYER

11/08/2022, 6:58am

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was thrilled when his mom finally attended one of his games. Love him or hate him, Ronaldo is impossible to ignore.

LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION: MASON ASIS

By Kelsey Erwin, SportsEngine11/07/2022, 8:00pm

Learn how this new hockey player is helping anyone at every age come out and skate.

BACKGROUND SCREENING - YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE

10/25/2022, 8:00pm

Of the 60 million youth athletes throughout the United States, up to an estimated 4.8 million may be victims of sexual abuse. This is why the main priority for the Athlete Protection & Safety program at USA Lacrosse is implementing policies and procedures

SETTING GOALS AND USING INSPIRATION - PART II THE PROCESS OF LEARNING TO COACH LIFE LESSONS WITHIN THE GAME

By Adam Sarancik, Positive Coaching Alliance10/18/2022, 8:00pm

A coach’s success in developing a player has a direct correlation to that coach’s success in understanding and being successful at improving the person and the athlete. See how one coach helps athletes prepare for life using sport as a vehicle.

MENTAL HEALTH CHECKLIST

10/18/2022, 5:36am

It’s up to parents and coaches to communicate and behave in a way that reduces anxiety around sport performance and reinforces the positive benefits of sport. See the checklist by TrueSport to best support the athletes in your life.

THE FIRST STEP IS TO TAKE THE BAT, BALL AND GLOVE OUT OF THEIR HANDS - PART I THE PROCESS OF LEARNING TO COACH LIFE LESSONS WITHIN THE GAME

By Adam Sarancik, Positive Coaching Alliance10/17/2022, 8:00pm

Optimum player development requires coaches to see the athlete in their player by visually and, at times, literally taking the bat, glove and ball out of the player’s hands. Learn more about why exactly this trick works in developing young athletes.

TEAM SNACK CHECKLIST

10/15/2022, 4:16am

Your turn to bring a snack for the team? Take a look at this Team Snack Checklist before heading off to games and matches to ensure you know what foods to avoid and what to bring instead to keep young athletes satisfied.